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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 234.94 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 234.94 and 74.40 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 234.94 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/234.94 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 234.94 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 17,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.61/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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